Netherlands Worldwide

Working in the Netherlands

Do you currently live abroad? And are you thinking about working in the Netherlands? There are several things you need to arrange.

Entry requirements (visa, work permit)

The website of the Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND) tells you what conditions you need to satisfy and what documents you need if you want to work in the Netherlands.

Citizen service number (BSN)

If you are going to work in the Netherlands, there are a number of things you will need to arrange with the Dutch authorities. For this you need a citizen service number (BSN). See how to get a BSN.

Tips and leaflets

The 'New in the Netherlands' section on government.nl gives you lots of information about living and working in the Netherlands. There you can also find leaflets for European citizens who want to relocate to the Netherlands.

Contributing to the Dutch economy, culture or science

Are you a highly skilled migrant or an investor? Or are you starting a business? If you can contribute to the Dutch economy or to Dutch culture or science, you are more likely to be admitted to the Netherlands.